Dynamic stability of maglev systems

Technical Report · Wed Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1992

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6910954· OSTI ID:6910954

Cai, Y.; Chen, S. S.; Mulcahy, T. M.; Rote, D. M.

Because dynamic instability is not acceptable for any commercial maglev systems, it is important to consider this phenomenon in the development of all maglev systems. This study considers the stability of maglev systems based on experimental data, scoping calculations, and simple mathematical models. Divergence and flutter are obtained for coupled vibration of a three-degree-of-freedom maglev vehicle on a guideway consisting of double L-shaped aluminum segments attached to a rotating wheel. The theory and analysis developed in this study identifies basic stability characteristics and future research needs of maglev systems.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 6910954
• Report Number(s): ANL-92/21; ON: DE93004796
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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